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Every story published on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
BBMWD board approves second radio repeater to close east-end coverage gap — the water district's board has authorized a new repeater installation to improve emergency communications in the eastern reaches of the valley. The addition will strengthen radio coverage for first responders and public safety operations across Big Bear.
Today brings the Big Bear Farmers Market, Landscape Painting Classes, Parenting with Purpose, Trolley To Trails, Biggie's Adventure Outpost, and the September Job Fair. Sunny skies and mild temperatures — a high near 74 with light southeast wind around 5 mph — will hold through the weekend and into the week ahead.
A special event application for the multi-day ultramarathon has been filed with the city, signaling a fall race that could bring visitors — and temporary trail or road impacts — to the valley.
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The Big Bear Municipal Water District board also cleared a failover server purchase and heard a state algal bloom advisory at its September 3 meeting.
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The Big Bear Municipal Water District will test a modified "Blue Card" process letting recreational boaters leave their trailers overnight in district lots when they can't make it back before launch ramp gates close.
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